Accounting Intern - Spring 2027
About the organization
In sports, a dynasty is a team or individual that dominates their sport or league for an extended length of time. Over the last 25 years, The Harris County – Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) has served as the sports marketing agency for the city of Houston and Harris County and has dominated the competition with the hardware to prove it. HCHSA is responsible for bidding on and attracting new sports events to the Houston area, as well as overseeing the marketing and operations of those events. These events include the NCAA Final Fours, NCAA College Football Playoffs, CONCACAF Gold Cup, FIFA World Cup Committee, MLB and NBA All-Star Games, ITTF World Table Tennis Championships and the annual National Battle of the Bands.
About the role
The Harris County – Houston Sports Authority is seeking a well-rounded student looking to excel in the sports industry. An accounting intern will assist the finance and accounting teams with daily record-keeping, data entry, account reconciliations, and financial reporting while learning practical industry skills.
Responsibilities
- Data Entry & Bookkeeping: Input financial transactions, receipts, purchase orders, and journal entries into accounting software (such as QuickBooks, Bill.com, or Excel).
- Account Reconciliations: Match bank statements, customer accounts, and vendor invoices to general ledgers to find and fix discrepancies.
- Financial Reporting & Support: Help prepare balance sheets, income statements, expense reports, and summaries for month-end or year-end closes.
- Tax & Compliance Assistance: Gather documents, organize files, and assist with basic tax return preparation or audit groundwork under the supervision of a licensed accountant.
- Administrative Tasks: Update client or vendor profiles, file financial documents, draft invoices, and communicate with team members or clients.
Qualifications
- Must be at least Junior level college/university student or graduate student enrolled as a full-time college/university student and must receive academic credit for this internship.
- Must be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Valid driver’s license (be prepared to use personal vehicle to travel to and from site, all within Harris County).
- Active interest in working in professional sports.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Schedule
Spring 2027 tentative dates: January 26 – May 7. Minimum 20 hours per week.
Pay
Unpaid position; academic credit only.
Benefits
Not eligible for HCHSA employee benefits.